Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS.
What Some People are Doing with
their Money these Hot Days.
4 TKw OF THE RECENT BIG INVESTMENTS AND WHAT
CANE OF THRM-THR FINE RESIDENCE OF GEN. n.
L JEFFRIEs-THE NEW sUBDrvIsIoN ON TIE WASH
INGToN BRANcH-rHK CHIPNAN TRUST PROPERTY.
The recent sale by Secretary whitney of his
country place on the TenleytOwn road at profit
OF $75 900, after owning it not two years, Is re-
garded one of the best real estate "rurnsr ever
made in this District especially when 1t is con-
adhered that the place Is In the country and belongs
to class Of property which as a rule is not In
much demand. The Secretary, however, is not
the only investor In suburban property who has
recently made what Is termed ''good turn" Mr..
Gardiner G. Hubbard, some two years ago, paid
soc, 900 for the forty acres comprised in what is
now known as the Belair Heights subdivision,
which lies between KalOrama Heights and Rock
Greek, along the line OF Massachusetts avenue ex-
tended. This spring the property was subdivtded
into lots, and about twO-thirds OF the lots have
been sold the aggregate sales nc
expending about $4,000 in opening streets and
In grading but it may be seen that estimating the
for those already sold Mr. Hubbard will probably
net considerably over $500 600 on his investment.
Another An good deal was the purchase by Mr. B. H.
lying on each side OF Whitney avenue, the entrance
to the Soldiers Home. He bought this land in Oc-
subdlvided and the lots Sold, the sales aggre-
eating over 100000, with a portion OF the lots
Miss Enie f. Ober formerly manager of the Bos-
ton Ideals. made good Investment when last
April she bought the tract of land now known as
the head Of 10th street extended. She paid
SIS, 600 for the tx acres included in this tract,
seo ao h6 T. na sa s9d It e
ton In the latter part OF May. He purchased six
acres lying between washington Heights and Kali
days sold old It for ss5 6oo The syadicate which
purchased In the spring Of 1886 the Nourse prop
erty on the Tenleytown road also turned over
their investment to advantage. They paid 49,, 600
for the 1Os acres, and last March they sold the
entire tract for 5000.
GEN. JEFFRIEs' NEW HOUSE.
Gen. Noah L. Jeffrtes will soon begin the erection
OF fine residence for his own use, on the east side
OF 16th just north OF Scott Circle The location is
a very desirable one. The new house Will stand
between the residences OF Ex-senator PendletOn
and Ex-Representative Robson. On the corner
facing the circle stands the large house erected by
heirs OF the late E. ID. Morgan, of New York City,
who purchased 1T short time ago for 500, 600.
Opposite stands the house owned by Ex-senator
Window now occupied by MIR. B. II. Warder.
Fronting the same circle is the handsome resi-
dence OF Mr.. Alexander Graham Bell, which he
500 600. 1t is locality OF fine houses and hand
some homes. and the new house of Gen. Jeffries
VIII be e.d IN keeping with the SURROUNDINGS
B. Mullett, architect, show a front
that is plain, but substantial, and the house has
the cramped appearance OF the majority of city
homes. The ample lot, however, contributes
largely to this result although it is not the inten-
ton to occupy the entire 'front.' The house will
have frontage of over % feet, thus leaving a
yard at the side for light and air. The brick front
terra Gotta, and the bay window, which runs to
the height Of five stories, when it is surmounted
by a gable is varied in design in each story, the
broad entrance hall gives access to the house
and leads to large square staircase, which will
house will be this staircase which is reached
from the entrance hall ana also has broad flight
OF steps leading into the MUSHROOM, which forms
the entire depth OF the house, some rs feet The
parlor, which IS large and spacious room, occu-
dron Ga OF the aoge Then comes the
rooms are separated by broad folding doors and
can DE thrown into one immense room with the
effect OF distance greatly enhanced by mirrors.
The second story has library and smaller study
room in the front with two bedrooms behind, the
windows at the side affording plenty OF ventila-
ZION ana air. The two upper floors are arranged
In large and cOmmOdiOus rooms The interior
finishing will be rich and effective.
THE TAKOMA PARK HOTEL.
The Takoma Park Hotel Co. has organized by
the election OF the following officers: President, B.
F. Gilbert; vice president, F. W. Pratt; secretary,
c. NJ HeatOn, Jr.; treasurer, Tnos. E. Wood Cen
s. s. Carroll IS member Of the board Of directors
II Is the intention OF the company to erect hotel
on sne sIgo; whlcn Is small stream winding
Takoma Park. The hotel will be some distance
from the railroad, which Will be reached by
stages, and the surroundings, it is said, Will be
picturesque. Building operations will probably
begin this fall.
THE PROPERTY OF A SYNDICATE.
The sale for 5000 Of an undivided one-tenth
interest to Senator Cameron Of the tract OF land
containing 37H acres, extending from Boundary
street to Columbia road, and east OF 10th street
extended, has been published in TIE STAR 1t
has also been stated that the question OF the par.
tition OF this property has been before the court
for some time and that Thos. J. Fisher, Dr. VIM.
P. Young, and VIM Forsyth have been designated
as commission for the subdivision and partition
Of the property between The owners and heirs It
stated by the owners that 1t IS the intention to
place the property on the market as soon as the
partition Is effected. This tract was formerly a
part Of the Little place. In 1871 there was con-
siderable talk about the erection of private resi-
dence for the President OF the United States, and
selling it to the Government. The project. how
ever, was never carried out. The members Of the
syndicate were as follows: Gen. N. P. Chapman,
Col II. A. HOsmer, ex-Attorney- General Williams
Dr. A. p Pardon, Geo. Taylor. Thos. L. Tullock,
Major j. w. Vandenburg, c. F. E. Richardson, Gen.
ana IN po s The ce paid
Kellogg, OF louisiana, purchased from ex-Attor-
ney-General Williams an undivided fifth interest
for SAC, 600, and on the 4th instant G. f. Whiting
and H. X. Dulaney bought from Anthony Pollok q
twentieth interest In the property, paying for it
81, COO The present owners, besides MeSSrS Kel-
lOgg, Dulany, and Whiting, are ChaS. Peck Gen.
Duncan, the heirs OF EbOn C. IngerSOll, j. d. Cam
er0n, the heirs OF ThOs L. TullOck, and DIR A. p
PARDON The property has never been improved
and during the years 1t has been owned by the
syndicate nothing has been done to it, except put
ting on occasionally deed OF trust
SALE OF BRENTWOOD PARK.
DR.. A. P. Pardon and E. B. Townsend have pur-
Chased from j. Sayles Brown tract OF ITO acres
fronting nearly mile on the Washington branch
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and extend
ing from Mills to Rives stations. The other boun-
Diary is marked by the Brentwood road The price
paid was $38, 3O4. The land lies within the Dis
trict lines and Is about three miles from the Cap
1tOl building. 1t Is now known as BrOwnwOOd
Park, but has never been Subdiyfded. The Dur
chaSerS propose at once to Subdivide the proper
ty, to lay out streets, gravel them and put down
sidewalks, and when that Is done the lots Will be
placed ON the market for sale.
Kissed and Stabbed.
CASPER BEAVER PLUNGES KNIFE INTO HIS WIFE As
THEIR LIPS MEET.
Casper Beaver, plumber went to his home on
the top floor OF the tenement house 3O4 East lO6th
street, New York city, at O'Clock Thursday night
in an inebriated condition. After resting a mo-
ment he announced his intention Of going out for
more liquor. His wife Esther and his two children
dissuaded him from his purpose. A few moments